"The result (against Crystal Palace) on Saturday put a lot of pressure on us. We know we still have a good advantage, but this is the Premier League and you don't want to be giving points away, especially at home.

"We have character. We can bounce back at anything that comes in front of us. It wasn't the most pretty game from us, but it was a very consistent performance.

"We knew what we were doing, we had a game plan and I think it worked perfectly."

Victory over City has ensured that Chelsea remain seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.